Crusaders will be without skipper Billy Joe Burns for the Irish Cup final after the club’s challenge against his red card in last week’s 2-0 Premiership defeat by Larne was unsuccessful.
The defender was shown a straight red card for throwing the ball in the direction of Larne opponent Shaun Want.
The offence carries a three-game ban, meaning Burns is out of the decider against Ballymena United on 7 May.
Burns is also suspended for the final two games of the Premiership season.
The incident occurred in the first half as Larne clinched their first Irish League title success.
Fifth-placed Crusaders will finish their Premiership campaign with a north Belfast derby against Cliftonville on Saturday and a home encounter with Glentoran seven days later.